A Dedicated Saint : Purshottam Lal Bajaj 

Shri P.L. Bajaj was one of the most devoted and dedicated followers of the Sant Nirankari Mission.  Ever since he was blessed with Brahm Gyan by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji in 1973, he lived like an ideal Gursikh.  He attended congregations (Sangat) regularly and tried to translate each and every word that came from Baba Ji and other Mahapurshas into practice.  He would jot down the main points of the discourses and the examples or stories narrated in their support and try to emulate the same in his day-to-day life.  

Tall as he was, Shri Bajaj was equally distinguished among the saints.  Everybody felt impressed by his loud smile and warm welcome.  Apparently, he showered love and respect on fellow-saints simply because he saw in them the true image of Satguru to whom he had dedicated all his time, every breath of his life.  He felt happy to serve the fellow-saints because he was convinced that this pleased the Satguru. 

When it came to his dedication to the Lord Master and the Mission, one found him at their service fully – physically, mentally and materially.  In fact, the Mission will remember Shri Bajaj for several material gifts as well as his contribution by way of suggestions at important junctures.  As a leading member of the Working Committee of the Sant Nirankari Mandal since February 11, 1979, his principal concern seemed to inspire fellow-members to understand what Satguru desired from them and consider ways and means to take the voice of truth further and further. 

No wonder, Shri Bajaj made himself available for any task that he would be assigned, specially during Annual Nirankari Sant Samagams.  Here also his way of working was quite distinguished by his humility and loving approach to the Sewadars.  He would be the first to come and last to leave the Samagam Ground, particularly during Samagam days.  

Shri P.L. Bajaj was born on July 2, 1926 in Kasoor (Pakistan).  His parents Jagan Nath Bajaj and Resham Dai Bajaj were quite well to do.   He completed his studies in DAV school and was a good athlete.  He was a Champion of Weightlifting in North India Zone. Following migration in1947, he started his business of motor parts in Delhi. He was a leading member of the Delhi Motor Traders Association (DMTA).   The credit goes to Shri Bajaj himself that his wife Ramesh Rani, his son Mukesh, his grandson Mukul and other members of the family chose to go by the Nirankari tradition set by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji from the time of the cremation of the mortal remains of Shehenshah Baba Avtar Singh Ji in 1969, and preferred simple rites at the electric crematorium, even though the family could afford to arrange a grand funeral with costly sandalwood and incenses etc.   Even the Shradhanjali Samaroh was arranged at the Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Nirankari Colony, whereas the family lacked no resources to arrange some big function with all the worldly show off.  His Holiness blessed the family and expressed the hope that they would continue to follow the footsteps of Shri Bajaj and continue to be linked with the Sangat and the Mission with complete sense of devotion and dedication.

Within one year after receiving Brahm Gyan, Shri Bajaj got a chance to accompany Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji and Rajmata Kulwant Kaur Ji on their World Salvation Tour in 1974.  He also got an invitation from the Japan Government to attend the All World Peace Conference in 1974. On January 17, 1977  Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Maharaj blessed  him  with a Gyan Pradan Patra so that he could reveal Brahm Gyan to seekers on his behalf.

Shri Bajaj left for his eternal abode on August 4, 2000.  Even while he was sick, his only outlook was to meet as many saints as possible and seek their blessings.  His last journey was marked by the large number of devotees who joined the procession.  The cremation took place at the Electric Crematorium in Delhi with full honour and respect.